Learning Into Action Whidbey Island Campus

Whidbey Island Campus LIA Coordinator

The Coordinator's role is to assist all participants in the processes for completing LIA, including students, faculty, and community members wishing to sponsor students.
 
Robin Bridges
Cooperative Education & Learning Into Action
Coordinator/Academic Advisor
1900 SE Pioneer Way
Oak Harbor, WA 98277
Phone: (360) 679-5326
Fax: (360) 679-5375
robin.bridges@skagit.edu  

Eligibility

Students who have approximately 45 transferable credits are eligible to begin their Learning Into Action (LIA) project. Students may begin their LIA project prior to earning 45 credits with approval from the LIA Coordinator, and the student's Faculty Sponsor.

How to Start

Students must begin the LIA process the quarter before planned completion.

Read the Directions found at the Syllabus and Forms page link found on the sidebar. After reading, please contact the LIA Coordinator or drop-in during office hours to have your questions answered.

Office hours are typically:
First week of the Quarter: Drop-ins all week.

Mondays- Drop-in times 12:30 to 2:00pm and 3:00pm-6:00pm

Tuesdays and Wednesdays- 10:00am to 11:30am

Thursdays 2:30 to 3:00

Friday by appointment (earliest appointment is 8:00am)

These hours are subject to minor changes throughout the quarter, so it is best to call the Student Services office at 360-679-5319
 
Completion of the following two documents is required in order to receive permission from the LIA Coordinator to register.
Learning Contract
Orientation Quiz

Learning Into Action used as an Integrative Experience

All SVC transfer degrees require three Integrative Experiences total. These can take the form of linked courses, Learning Communities, and various forms of Integrative Experiences. LIA can be used to fulfill one Integrative Experience. Follow the directions for Integrative Experience Guidelines and the LIA as IE Directions

LIA Project Opportunities

Students are responsible for locating an agency or organization, on-campus or off, that is able to provide an experience that meets learning objectives. The experience should apply skills, concepts, and ideas from SVC coursework and should also provide insights to a future major and/or career goal. Students should email or visit the LIA Coordinator if they need assistance finding a site to work on a project or activity.  

1.     The Whidbey LIA Coordinator has a list of previous sponsors who are willing to sponsor students again.

2.     A part time job or full time job may also provide opportunities through a project,

3.     On-campus activities and events may also be used

4.     Faculty Sponsors can assist in finding a suitable site to fulfill LIA projects.

5.     Students who remain undecided on a career path or major may use career counseling for their LIA.

6.     The on-line job board may also have local opportunities (Cardinal Career Connect). Log on here to create an account and search for opportunities: Cardinal Career Connect

 

 

Whidbey Island Campus LIA Changes

10/19/2009
Starting Winter Quarter 2010, LIA at the Whidbey Island Campus will require permission codes to be able to register. See your advisor if you plan on doing LIA during winter term. Start now! Registration starts November 3rd. Check your registration date and time in the MySVC Student Toolbox. More information to come.